Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

This chapter describes common problems during the usage of the ScanSnap and how to remedy them.

4.1 Troubleshooting Checklist

Before you ask for repair service, please check the following items.

If you cannot solve the problem even after checking the following items, contact the store where you purchased the ScanSnap, or contact an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider.

For troubleshooting errors caused during operation, refer to "7.2

Troubleshooting Checklist" of "ScanSnap S300M Operator’s Guide."

*Visit our Web site for your reference. Other useful information will be posted on the FAQ corner at the following Web site: http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/

SymptomCheck This Item

 

Remedy

The

Is the AC/USB cable and the

Correctly connect the power or USB cable

ScanSnap

AC adapter connected

and USB bus power cable to the computer.

cannot be

correctly?

When using a hub, check the hub's power

turned on.

 

supply.

 

 

 

When using a USB bus power cable, use a

 

 

powered USB hub equipped with an AC

 

 

adapter. If you connect to a non-powered

 

 

hub, the ScanSnap may not work properly.

 

 

 

 

 

Disconnect and then re-connect the power

 

 

or USB bus power cable.

 

 

(Note: Wait at least five seconds before

 

 

reconnecting the Power/USB bus power

 

 

cable)

 

 

 

 

 

Is the paper chute closed?

Open the paper chute cover.

 

(The ScanSnap is

 

 

 

automatically powered on/off

 

 

 

when the paper chute is

 

 

 

opened/closed.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the Mac OS started

Wait until Mac OS X has started up

 

completely? (This ScanSnap

completely. The

LED stays out while

 

is powered on/off in

Mac OS X is starting up or in the sleep

 

conjunction with the

mode.

 

 

computer.)

 

 

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